There was a generation of people who never imagined this day would be perpetuated by Vietnam…and then Iraq…and then Afghanistan…and now ISIS.

Not long ago…

There was reason to think that November 11 would just be November 11.

Sadly, it seems that will never be the case. Sadly, it is destined to be called “11-11”…a sister to 9-11.

In the news…

• Norwegian to refurbush every ship but the Jewel over next two years
• Genting's premium Dream Cruises to launch first ship November 2016
• Princess produces web video with Cat Greenleaf for first-time cruisers

Cunard announced a refurbishment of the Queen Mary 2, and with it comes news that 15 single staterooms will be added. The rationale from Cunard is that single rooms are necessary because not only are more people cruising solo, but there are more family groups traveling together that include singles. There are already single staterooms available on fleetmates Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria.

There is no single supplement for these cabins. In other words, you pay the same per-person price as you would if two to a cabin.

Other cruise lines have been ahead of that curve for some time. The Epic, with 128 solo cabins (some connecting) was the first in the Norwegian fleet with the highly-popular option for single travelers. There’s also a Studio Lounge, for the exclusive use of passengers who book in the solo cabins. With no single supplement they sell out quickly. Surprisingly, there are fewer single cabins on Norwegian’s latest ships, the Getaway and the Breakaway (59 on each).

Interesting: This ship is sparkly, built with “enriched and sparkling materials” and was inspired by “seductive atmospheres of great historic films, the protagonists who made them famous and the works that brought success to the most celebrated theaters in the world”…Fascinosa means “fascinating” or “glamorous.”